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How far is Alma from Ottawa?

The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Alma (Alma Airport) is 291 miles / 468 kilometers / 253 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ottawa (YOW) to Alma (YTF) is 413 miles / 665 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 36 minutes.

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Alma Airport

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Distance from Ottawa to Alma

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Ottawa to Alma. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 291.095 miles
  • 468.471 kilometers
  • 252.954 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 290.772 miles
  • 467.952 kilometers
  • 252.674 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Ottawa to Alma?

The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Alma Airport is 1 hour and 3 minutes.

What is the time difference between Ottawa and Alma?

There is no time difference between Ottawa and Alma.

Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Alma Airport (YTF)

On average, flying from Ottawa to Alma generates about 68 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 68 kilograms equals 150 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Ottawa to Alma

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Alma Airport (YTF).

Airport information

Origin Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport
City: Ottawa
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YOW
ICAO Code: CYOW
Coordinates: 45°19′20″N, 75°40′9″W
Destination Alma Airport
City: Alma
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YTF
ICAO Code: CYTF
Coordinates: 48°30′32″N, 71°38′30″W